Man walks after assault on race driver's son
A man has been granted immediate parole after pleading guilty to assaulting motor racing champion Gregg Hansford's son.
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Perth cycling group maps out picture-perfect goat GPS art
"I didn't really expect [this story] to blow up... but it's nice to see some positive news about Perth cyclists out there."
Twilight AFL grand final this year edges closer
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has suggested this year will see the first twilight grand final, based on "broad acceptance" by fans.
Truck rolls over on M1 Pacific Highway causing lengthy delays
The M1 Pacific Motorway has been closed in both directions near Berowra after a truck rolled over near the Berowra exit.
Magistrate's husband faces court on assault charge
A Queensland magistrate's husband has faced court after being charged with assaulting his neighbour.
Men plead not guilty to damaging war memorial
Two members of a religious group who are accused of desecrating a Brisbane war memorial have pleaded not guilty.
Markets Live: ASX turns red as mood sours
Miners lose some of their initial strong gains following a slide in iron ore futures, while the Aussie slips back below US77c on weak employment data.
Russian nowhere: 13 international performers stranded in Ballarat as Great Moscow Circus goes bust
Thirteen international circus performers are stranded, cashless in Ballarat after the Great Moscow Circus went into liquidation this week.
'Flawed' Tigers leaders looking to improve: Cotchin
Trent Cotchin says he and all of Richmond's leaders have flaws, but insists the Tigers playing group loves and respects his leadership style and there is no such thing as "perfect" captaincy.
Seventy-one homeowners in the path of new freeway tunnel
The NSW government has committed to a tolled motorway tunnel linking Balgowlah in Sydney's north to the Warringah Freeway in an effort to remove a notorious bottleneck on the northern beaches.
'Anarcho-Marxist claptrap': Liberals slam ACTU boss Sally McManus
Senior Turnbull government figures are rounding on controversial comments by new ACTU boss Sally McManus supporting workers rights to break laws they view as unjust.
Wind, rain and no reprieve before Sunday
Parents hoping to avoid Saturday sport-induced gridlock this weekend may be in luck.
Government could slash gambling ads during TV sport to win key vote
Fairfax Media understands the government is willing to commit to slashing TV gambling advertisements.
The orphaned pup that could put Darwin's theory to the test
A dingo pup found close to death on a outback track could help answer "ground-breaking" scientific questions.
Already a Saint, Ed Kuepper could be bestowed another honour
There is a push for one of Brisbane's fathers of punk to be immortalised in the neighbourhood of his youth after an ABC doco piqued a resident's interest.
Pope says closing firms without protecting workers 'very grave sin'
Managers who close businesses, shut factories or restructure firms without fully considering the impact on workers and their families are committing a "very grave sin", Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Alleged bashing sparks staff stoush with Bimberi management
A violent attack at the ACT's youth detention centre has prompted staff concerns about the way the facility is managed.
Prosecutor accused of 'poisoning jury's mind' in murder trial
Mark Tedeschi, the prosecutor who put Gordon Wood behind bars, was grilled about his closing address to the jury who convicted Wood of murder.
Balloon Spectacular finally airborne after a week of bad weather
Hot air balloonists parked on the lawns of Old Parliament House filled their balloons in front of hundreds of onlookers, finally given the green flag to fly after five days of bad weather had kept them grounded.
Elderly man attacked with 'pitchfork' in overnight burglary
An elderly man was stabbed in the head with what police believe was a pitchfork when three people broke into his home on Wednesday night.
'Not seen last of me': Anti-Islam candidate Geert Wilders fails in Dutch election
Dutch anti-Islam, anti-EU firebrand candidate Geert Wilders conceded defeat in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, congratulating Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on his victory, but promising not to go away.
US Fed playing with fire by lifting rates
One almost wonders whether the Fed is really raising rates to puncture the asset bubble out of moralistic urges, just as it did from 1928 to 1929.
'Suck my c--k, losers': Obscene letters left at WA government officials' doors
"SUCK MY C—K YOU LIBERAL MAGGOT SCUM. HA HA. F—KING LOSERS."
Brumbies make changes for 'Tahs' clash as uncertainty continues
The Brumbies make changes to their team to play the Waratahs as Super Rugby uncertainty continues to hover.
Where is the nearest place to top up my myki from my tram stop?
Using the interactive below, you can find the nearest myki retailer to any tram stop in Melbourne.
Woman jailed for 17 years for killing 'father figure' in cigarette row
A woman who stabbed the elderly man she shared a squalid home with more than 20 times while arguing over money for cigarettes has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for his murder.
AMP dumps cluster bombs and cigarette stocks in ethics overhaul
One of Australia's largest fund managers will divest more than half a billion dollar worth of shares from companies that make deadly landmines, cluster bombs and tobacco products as part of an ethical investment overhaul.
Hot tub crime scene: Duo jailed over $2m meth bust discarded in spa
Two Perth meth dealers are wishing they could go back in time after police discovered more than $2m worth of meth discarded in a hot tub at the back of their property in Mount Richon.
First taste of Ku De Ta: Perth's most anticipated restaurant opening
The music is chilled, the champagne on ice and the chefs are already sweating as Perth prepares for one of its most anticipated restaurant openings.
New WA Premier Mark McGowan to reveal minister portfolios
WA Premier Mark McGowan is set to reveal his 17 ministry portfolios today with the nation's first indigenous treasurer and return of former federal MP Alannah MacTiernan onto the front bench.
Captains expect big things of GWS, Dangerfield in 2017
Greater Western Sydney will make the grand final and Patrick Dangerfield is the hot tip to win a second Brownlow Medal, according to the AFL club captains.
Bulldog Boyd on the mend from 'Evander Holyfield' injury
Western Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd has likened himself to boxing legend Evander Holyfield after suffering a gruesome ear injury during a practice match against Gold Coast last week.
Parking tickets during sport at Manuka may be a thing of the past
It wasn't providence that stopped punters getting parking fines when the GWS Giants clashed with North Melbourne at Manuka Oval last Friday.
Heinz security guard accused of insider-trading plot
A security guard for a Heinz board member, Todd David Alpert printed out an email for his employer with the terms of the $36 billion takeover of the food giant. The next day, he called his broker and started trading.
Fears for prawn industry grow after white spot found in Moreton Bay
Prawns caught at Moreton Bay have tested positive to white spot virus.
Unemployment rate jumps to 5.9%
The jobless rate has unexpectedly jumped to 5.9 per cent, its highest level in just over a year, as the economy shed 6400 jobs in February.
Gatecrashing Premier in slanging match with federal minister
A bitter slanging match has erupted on live TV.
Canberra Choral Society's Verdure celebrates nature in the Arboretum
From Brinsmead's setting of Trees to Bernstein's Make Our Garden Grow, green is the theme of this concert.
Futuristic Moscow that never was
A century on from the revolution a new exhibition at the museum explores the Soviet capital that never came to be.
Alinta Energy sold to HK's Chow Tai Fook Enterprises for about $4b
Alinta Energy has been sold to Hong Kong's Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, in a deal sources say is valued at about $4 billion.
Lachlan Murdoch calls in McKenna to News Corp empire
Siobhan McKenna resigns from the Ten board to rejoin Lachlan Murdoch at News Corp.
Woman 'blows eight times the legal limit' after Leeming crash
A Trigg woman has blown eight times the legal alcohol limit after allegedly mounting a median island before crashing her car in Leeming on Wednesday.
Trump condemns travel ban freeze by federal judge in Hawaii
A federal judge in Hawaii has frozen President Trump's new executive order temporarily barring the issuance of new visas to citizens of six-Muslim majority countries and suspending the admission of new refugees.
Donald Trump plans major cuts for State Dept, EPA
US President plans deep cuts for the State Department and Environmental Protection Agency as his administration seeks to raise military spending.
Bali police investigate sexual assault of Australian woman
Denpasar police are investigating a claim that an Australian woman has been sexually assaulted in Bali.
The Sydney developments to be prioritised by the Premier
Premier Gladys Berejiklian will take personal responsibility for major inner city development projects at the Bays Precinct and along the Central to Eveleigh rail corridor, following an administrative reshuffle.
ACT politicians get pay rises as executives salaries to be reviewed
Salaries of ACT's top officials to undergo a major review this year.
George Brandis denies he's London-bound. Again.
Some colleagues still believe the Attorney-General will be heading for the exit.
'Fyfe will resist and stay in Freo': Dockers legend Matthew Pavlich
Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich is adamant that superstar on-baller Nathan Fyfe will resist free agency lures and sign an extensive Dockers contract this year.
$500m stake in Sydney's tallest building up for sale
A half share in the tallest building in Sydney, the $1.1 billion MLC Centre, is up for grabs as co-owner QIC Global Real Estate looks to take advantage of the hot office market.